Test Technician

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Job Title: Test Technician

Location(s): Glenrothes

Summary of Role:

Raytheon UK is one of Britain’s most well-established aerospace, defence and cyber security companies with a heritage dating back more than 100 years. Raytheon has invested millions of pounds in the UK economy and is supporting hundreds of jobs in every region across the UK. It has a strong presence in the regions stretching across England, Scotland and Wales, with over 98% of the activity outside of London.

Raytheon Glenrothes has 3 main sectors, Space, Sensors and Weapons. You will join the current multi-disciplined engineering team within the Sensors Sector located in Glenrothes who provide a range of enabling technologies to enhance mission effectiveness in C4ISR, Air Traffic Management, Manoeuvre Support, GPS Anti-Jam, Optical Solutions and Integrated Power Solutions.

Across air, land, sea and space, Raytheon UK’s mission-critical solutions offer advanced protection and precise performance for our armed forces.

To maintain Raytheon’s solid reputation as one of the leading defence support companies worldwide, the applicant will be required to perform functional testing and diagnostics of complex electronic assemblies. Diagnostics to be performed to component level for both prime product and repairs. Will also be required to keep accurate test records, carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve safety, cost and quality of product.

Main Duties:

Primary duty is to diagnose complex electronic assemblies down to component level

on failing products and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to required contractual, quality and schedule requirements
• Diagnose test equipment related faults
• Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment
• Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports
• Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives
• Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s)

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum of HNC in electronics or equivalent
• RF Experience
• Must have significant experience with testing and diagnostics of complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies down to component level
• Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment for manual production test & debug purposes
• Has a good understanding of electronics (including theoretical and practical knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry), able to interpret circuit diagrams and can communicate circuit functionality effectively
• Can interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug
• Can work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and any contractual requirements

Desirable:

• Working knowledge and debug of switch mode power supplies
• Significant experience and knowledge of various ATE’s
• Confident, self-starter who can operate with little supervision
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines
• Flexibility in working hours, as shift work may be required

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It’s 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

• Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we’re committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women’s Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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